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Data centers are facing a growing crisis. As AI worksloads balloons and streaming service scales, data center power demand is expected to more than double by 2030, reaching levels comparable to a country-wide level like Japan. challenge? Only half of that energy demand is expected to be met by renewables, and the industry’s carbon footprint will be under intense scrutiny. Zendo Energy believes there is an answer. The UK-based startup has developed what is described as an “energy OS.” This is software that helps data centers manage their energy usage more efficiently, reduce costs, and move away from fossil fuels.…
May 12, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News What do a source code editor, a smart billboard, and a web server have in common? They’ve all become launchpads for attacks—because cybercriminals are rethinking what counts as “infrastructure.” Instead of chasing high-value targets directly, threat actors are now quietly taking over the overlooked: outdated software, unpatched IoT devices, and open-source packages. It’s not just clever—it’s reshaping how intrusion, persistence, and evasion happen at scale. ⚡ Threat of the Week 5Socks Proxy Using IoT, EoL Systems Dismantled in Law Enforcement Operation — A joint law enforcement operation undertaken by Dutch and U.S. authorities…
A research project at the University of Boros in Sweden investigated the chemical modification and use of lignin with sustainable fiber-reinforced materials. Lignin, a by-product of the forest industry, can be used to produce sustainable materials that can not only replace petroleum-based products, but also reduce the weight of the structure without compromising mechanical properties. The project revolves around four important questions: How can you improve compatibility between lignin and other substances? How can the change process be more efficient and environmentally friendly? How can you improve the mechanical and thermal properties of a material? How can fibers be incorporated…
Eric Thlesinger stands out a bit as VCs are known to travel in packs. While most American investors are chasing AI startups or US-based defense technology startups, former CIA executives are looking for defence technology deals in Europe. In fact, Slesinger, founder of the 201 venture, recently shut down a $22 million fund focusing on seed stage European defence technology startups. His path from developing gadgets and software for CIA agents to becoming perhaps the only American VC to invest exclusively in European defence technology, also appears to be foresightful. What would force the CIA to leave “the best first…
Startups that use WooCommerce to launch online stores often focus on speed, design and customer experience. However, one important factor is often overlooked in the early stages. The importance of daily backups. New features are deployed and updated regularly increases the likelihood of technical failure. Losing product data due to plugin conflicts or crashing your entire site is more common than most people would expect. Installing daily backups reduces downtime and protects the long-term stability of your online business. Frequent updates create vulnerabilities Most startups reiterate quickly. This means changing themes, changing settings, testing extensions, and periodically pushing new content.…
Apple plans to raise the price of its iPhone lineup, which is scheduled to be released this fall, but is trying to prevent the hike from appearing to be related to tariffs on imports from China, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing an anonymous source. Instead, the company is considering linking price increases to other developments. This could include new features and designs, citing anonymous supply chain sources, the report said. The increase in tariffs is expected to cost Apple $900 million in the third quarter, but it has not been confirmed so far whether the US-China trade war could…
Detecting leaked credentials is only half of the battle. The real challenge, and in many cases half of the equation is ignored, is what happens after detection. A new study from Gitguardian’s State of Secrets Sprawl 2025 report reveals disturbing trends. Most of the publicly available company secrets remain effective in most of the companies secrets discovered for years after detection, expanding the attack surface that many organizations have not dealt with. A surprising percentage of credentials detected back to 2022 remains valid today, according to an analysis of exposed secrets across Gitguardian’s public Github repository. “Detecting leaked secrets is…
Distortion Studios is partnering with Myworld on the Temple Quarter Research Hub, known as “The Sheds,” a space owned by Bristol University, to develop new works in virtual production. As part of the partnership, Distortion Studios will support Sheds’ virtual production studios with consulting and production help. They aim to make virtual production more accessible and collaborative, while strengthening Bristol’s role in the industry. Distortion is working with MyWorld in a research project to investigate how volume capture can be used in virtual production. Jonathan Brigden, managing director of Distortion Studios, commented. This partnership is a very exciting step for…
New data from Corporate Travel Management (CTM) reveals that events are the most common reasons why millennials and Gen Z workers take business trips. A global survey of 702 Millennials and Gen Z employees was conducted in March 2025, revealing that 44% of participants rank meetings, events and exhibitions as the main objectives of business travel. The survey found that 86% of respondents fly business at least once a year, while 70% fly one to five times. When asked, “What is the main purpose of a business trip?”, the top three answers are: Meetings, events, exhibitions (44%) Training and education…
The new £1 billion investment in Sunderland’s cutting-edge Gigafactory is set to charge UK electric vehicle (EV) capabilities while significantly boosting the local economy. At the forefront of AESC, Sunderland GigaFactory Development creates 1,000 skilled jobs and produces enough batteries to power up to 100,000 electric vehicles per year. The move places Sunderland at the forefront of the UK’s transition to clean transport, strengthening the country’s global competitiveness in the EV market. Sunderland’s Gigafactory is a crucial step in meeting the UK’s net zero target and meeting the growing demand for sustainable mobility. Regarding the funding of the Landmark, said…